USNA 238 - The Role of Materials Science in Emerging Technologies

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Case Western Reserve University

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The development of engineering applications is, and has historically been, closely related to the development of new engineering materials. In fact, specific civilizations and time periods in the past are classified by the materials used for engineering applications, e.g., the Bronze Age. This university seminar will examine the role of materials developments in the past, as well as explore the needs and impact of new materials in emerging technologies; areas of focus will be (i) Power generation, transmission and storage, (ii) Electronic devices and electronic applications, and (iii) Biomedical engineering and medical imaging applications. Prereq: 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSCC, FSNA, FSSO, FSSY, or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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